Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 lemons, juiced

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour, and 1/2 cup sugar.

3. 3

   Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.

4. 4

   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes (350°F / 175°C) in the preheated oven, or until firm and golden.

5. 5

   In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Whisk in the eggs and lemon juice.

6. 6

   Pour over the baked crust. Bake for an additional 20 minutes (350°F / 175°C) in the preheated oven.

7. 7

   The bars will firm up as they cool.